Cantor Mark E. Kushner has been practicing the mitzvah of brit milah, ritual circumcision, for more than thirty-six years. He brings skill, sensitivity and caring to every ceremony, empowering contemporary families to renew the Covenant that God made with Abraham nearly 4,000 years ago. Please take some time to explore this website and learn more about Cantor Kushner and his approach to this ancient and powerful ritual.

Cantor Mark E. Kushner has been practicing the mitzvah of brit milah, ritual circumcision, for more than thirty-six years. He brings skill, sensitivity and caring to every ceremony, empowering contemporary families to renew the Covenant that God made with Abraham nearly 4,000 years ago. Please take some time to explore this website and learn more about Cantor Kushner and his approach to this ancient and powerful ritual.

Are you expecting?

To prepare for a brit or simchat bat (baby naming for a girl), please complete the preregistration form. Cantor Kushner will contact you to answer questions and address individual concerns. If you do not hear from him, usually within two weeks, it is possible the form was not received. In that case, please call him at 800-559-BRIS.

The Jewish people have practiced brit milah, the rite of ritual circumcision, for nearly 4000 years. There is probably no commandment performed more faithfully or celebrated more joyfully. This mitzvah first appears in Genesis, Chapter 17, when Hashem asks Avraham to accept the everlasting covenant of circumcision.

“As a father, I couldn’t have asked for a more meaningful and heartfelt ceremony for my son. Cantor Kushner served as a spiritual and religious advisor guiding us through the tradition of brit milah, and the service was performed in the most beautiful manner.”— Todd Bromberg, M.D.

Preparation for the brit is simple. Please obtain the items on the following list and stop feeding your son, breast or bottle, approximately one hour prior to the scheduled time. Once you have purchased the acetaminophen, call Cantor Kushner to discuss the correct dosage.